CROSSROADS PREPARATORY ACADEMY

www.crossroadsschoolskc.org

Charter School 414 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Crossroads High School, located in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, is a tuition-free, public charter school dedicated to providing a rigorous, college-preparatory education. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school emphasizes a challenging academic curriculum designed to prepare graduates for success in higher education and their future careers. By leveraging its urban location, the school fosters a unique learning environment that integrates community engagement with high academic standards.

Beyond academics, Crossroads High School is committed to the holistic development of its students, placing a strong emphasis on character building, personal responsibility, and community involvement. The school prides itself on small class sizes and a supportive culture where educators work closely with students to ensure they are meeting both their intellectual and social-emotional goals. As part of a larger network of Crossroads schools, the high school strives to provide a seamless educational pathway that prepares students to be informed, active, and capable citizens in their local and global communities.

414

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CROSSROADS PREPARATORY ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	67
Hispanic	135
Black	185
Asian	4
Two or More	23

Black
185 (44.7 %)
Hispanic
135 (32.6 %)
White
67 (16.2 %)
Two or More
23 (5.6 %)
Asian
4 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	CROSSROADS CHARTER SCHOOLS
Phone:	(816)221-3191
Website:	http://www.crossroadsschoolskc.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	414
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	187
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 79

Grade 8 76

Grade 9 81

Grade 10 71

Grade 11 63

Grade 12 44